I want to thank everyone who help organize and attended the services for Lee Littlefield. There was an unexpected number of people who attended. It all went very smoothly. I received many many compliments about your hospitality and support. The family was very grateful. Once again you all made a very positive impression on your community. More importantly, you all gave Lee a good send off. Thank you.
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OPEN SHIFTS:
JULY:
0700-1900: Mon 7/23; Wed 7/25; Fri 0727.
1900-0700: Sun 7/22; Mon 7/23; Thu 7/26; Fri 7/27 need 2.
AUGUST:
8/02 Thu 0700-1900; 1900-0700;
8/03 Fri 0700-1900.
8/04 Sat 0700-1900.
8/05 Sun 0700-1900, 1900-0700.
8/06 Mon 0700-1900.
8/08 Wed 1900-0700.
8/10 Fri 1900-0700.
8/11 Sat 0700-1900.
8/16 Thu 1900-0700.
8/18: Sat 1900-0700.
8/19: Sun 0700-1900.
8/21: Tue 1900-0700.
8/24: Fri 1900-0700.
8/26: Sun 1900-0700.
8/27: Mon 0700-1900.
8/30: Thu 0700-1900.
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Congratulations: If you haven't heard yet, Chris Carpenter will be the new Fire Chief in Alfred starting August 1st. Jamie Mouzas will start on July 23rd as Alfred's newest fulltimer.
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The EMR-ISAC InfoGram for July 19, 2018 contains the following articles:
1. DOJ launches Violence Reduction Response Center
2. Countering false social media information
3. Starting a law enforcement agency-based cybercrime unit
4. Webinar: Office for Bombing Prevention programs for first responders
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Firefighter Near Miss: Moving apparatus, tight quarters and lots of people can create hazards.
"While inside the station when the tones went off for a fire run, I proceeded towards the apparatus bay to board the responding engine. The door that leads to the bay area is approximately three feet from the opening of the garage door of the apparatus bay. I did not realize that another member of our crew was backing in the tanker that normally sits in the bay closest to the door."
Even though he had a spotter, the way the station is laid out prevents us from seeing around the corner of the bay (or the spotter standing in the bay) because a set of gear lockers block the view when coming from the inside of the station to the apparatus bay from that door. I walked out into the bay in a rush and walked right in between the tanker and the spotter. Luckily the driver of the tanker saw me coming out of the door in his mirror and stopped. If the tanker had been another foot back, it would have hit me. There is now a sign posted on the door to watch out for backing apparatus.
View the report: Firefighter Nearly Backed Over Walking to Apparatus.
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Apparatus Maintenance: Annual service has been completed on all apparatus. Pump maintenance has been completed and testing is scheduled for September. F87 is still out of service awaiting exhaust parts. E81 remains out of service for a rear brake issue that should be fixed early next week.
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Blood Drive: Our next blood drive is Saturday, August 4th.
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Basement Fire Tactics Course; September 14 in Biddeford. Flyer is on the bulletin board.
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Fall Fire/EMS School: Flyers should be out very soon.
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Basic Fire Officer Course: York County FIre Chiefs will be hosting a BFO course in Alfred this fall. This course is a promotion requirement in Goodwins Mills. Classes will be Wednesday nights September through November. A flyer will be posted soon.
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Have a great weekend,
Chief
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Roger S. Hooper, Fire Chief
Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue
481 Goodwins Mills Road
Lyman, ME 04002
Office: 207-499-7878
Cell: 207-432-0390
Station: 207-499-2362
Fax: 207-499-2893
www.gmfd.org
"Experience is the name we give our mistakes."
-Oscar Wild
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